Wind, Brass and Percussion

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

J S Bach Sonata in E major BWV 1035 (movements 1 and 2)
or
C P E Bach Sonata in A minor (movement 1)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

W A Mozart Oboe Quartet in F (movement 1)
Benjamin Britten Six Metamorphosis after Ovid (‘Phaeton’ or ‘Niobe’)
or
Georg Philipp Telemann  12 Fantasias (No 1)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Weber Clarinet Concerto No 1 in F minor (pref. Henle Urtext Edition) (movement 1 or 3)
Igor Stravinsky Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet (Chester Edition)
or
Bela Kovacs Homage to Manuel de Falla (Darok Edition)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

W A Mozart Bassoon Concerto (movement 1)
Gabriel Pierné Solo de Concours Op 35
or
Ludwig Milde Concert studies op 26 (Nos 1 and 19)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Jeanine Rueff Chanson et Passepied
Jacques Ibert (transcribed by Mule) Histoires: Bajo la mesa and La marchande d’eau fraîche
Paul Creston Sonata: movement 2
Mark Anthony Turnage Two Memorials – choose one memorial (soprano or tenor)
Charles Koechlin 15 Etudes – choose one etude from this list: 1, 2, 5, 8
Andre Jolivet Fantasie Impromptu
Ryo Noda Improvisation 1 or 2
Phil Woods Sonata: Movement 1

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. This can be on anther saxophone (soprano, tenor or baritone) and can include a standard repertoire piece, a jazz work (including improvisation), your own arrangement, or music with a backing track. Please let us know in advance if you require playback equipment.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

Undergraduate applicants who currently play tenor saxophone only may audition on this instrument, but should be mindful that they will be required to develop alto saxophone skills during their first year of study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should prepare TWO contrasting pieces of your own choice, at the standard of the set works listed for alto/soprano saxophone.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Richard Strauss Horn Concerto No 1 (movement 1) 
W A Mozart Horn Concerto No 4 K495 (movement 1) 
Bernhard Krol Laudato 
or
Bernard Mulller Study No 3 

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either: 

Joseph Haydn Concerto in Eb Hob Vlle/1 (movement 1, performed on Bb or Eb trumpet at your choice) 
Joseph Edouard Barat Andante et Scherzo 
Otto Ketting Intrada 
or
Peter Maxwell Davies Sonatina for solo trumpet 

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either: 

Ferdinand David Concertino (movement 1) 
Morceau Guilmont Morceau Symphonique 
J S Bach Sarabande from Suite No 5 
or
Derek Bourgeois Fantasy Pieces (No 7) 

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study. 

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either: 

Alexei Lebedev Concerto No 1 
Jan Koetsier Allegro Maestoso 
J S Bach Sarabande from Suite No 5 (original key) BWV 1011 
or
Derek Bourgeois Fantasy Pieces for Bass Trombone No 7 

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either: 

Ralph Vaughan Williams Concerto for Bass Tuba (movement 1) 
Edward Gregson Tuba Concerto (movement 1) 
Derek Bourgeois Fantasy Pieces for Tuba No 5 
or
Malcolm Arnold Fantasy for tuba 

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either: 

Peter Kneale Variations on a Welsh Theme 
Hugh Nash Demelza 
Jean-Baptiste Arban Etude No 1 from 14 Characteristic Studies 
or
J S Bach (arr Piper) Study No 11 from The Well-Tempered Player 

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study. 

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either: 

Philip Wilby Concert Gallop (Winwood Music) 
Derek Bourgeois Allegro energico No 8 from Fantasy Pieces for Euphonium (Brass Wind) 
Jean-Baptiste Arban 14 Characteristic Studies (Study No 6) 
or
Christopher Wiggins Soliloquy IX 

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either: 

Dennis Wright Cornet Concerto (movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3) 
Joseph Barat Andante et Scherzo 
Jean-Baptiste Arban 14 Characteristic Studies (Study No 1) 
or
Theo Charlier Etudes Transcendantes for Trumpet, Cornet or Flugelhorn (No 2) 

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study. 

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas and GRNCM Applicants) 

Please include THREE pieces within your recording, one on each discipline. If you are submitting a recorded audition, please ensure that there is a clear view of your hands and arms throughout. 

Tuned Percussion 
You should prepare ONE piece of your own choice, at least Grade 8 level. This piece can be either 2 mallet or 4 mallet. 

Timpani 
You should choose and prepare ONE piece from either the current or previous ABRSM Grade 8 syllabus. 

Snare Drum 
You should choose and prepare ONE of the following pieces from the current ABRSM Grade 8 percussion list: 

W Benson Fox Trot and Fandango (Nos 2 and 3 from Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum) 
Stacey Duggan Popeye 
Michael Lynch It’s About Time 
Guy G Gauthreaux II Movement II (from American Suite) 
Cameron Sinclair Antrieb 

or

Any snare drum study from the previous ABRSM Grade 8 syllabus. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. 

If you are submitting a recorded audition, your submission should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform THREE pieces (one on each discipline) that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations. 

For BMus (Hons) Popular Music, Drumkit audition requirements, please click here.  

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level. 

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study. 

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level. 

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at master’s level. 

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at master’s level. 

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study. 

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level. 

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at master’s level. 

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study. 

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at master’s level. 

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at master’s level. 

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study. 

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants) 

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4 – 6 bars maximum). 

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you are playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study. 

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

You should prepare one piece of your own choice that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability on each of the following instruments. Each piece should last no longer than 5 minutes. 

Tuned Percussion 
Timpani 
Snare Drum 

If you are submitting a recorded audition, please ensure that there is a clear view of your hands and arms throughout. 

The level of difficulty should be comparable to that of the pieces played in a final undergraduate degree recital. 

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. 

If you are submitting a recorded audition, your submission should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing. 

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants) 

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform THREE short pieces of your own (one on each discipline) that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability. Each piece should last no longer than five minutes. 

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations. 

For BMus (Hons) Popular Music, Drumkit audition requirements, please click here.